Scientific Method Quiz

The data collected supports which of the following questions that Squidward could have tested?

• Which song does the audience prefer?

• Which instrument does the audience like best?

• Which reed length creates the best sound?

• How do applause affect performance?

What is a hypothesis in a scientific experiment?

• A guess that can't be tested

• A detailed plan of the experiment

• A prediction that can be tested through experimentation

• The final result of an experiment

Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

• To show what happens when you change the variable

• To have a group that the experiment is not performed on for comparison

• To increase the number of participants in the experiment

• To make the experiment more interesting

What does it mean to collect data in an experiment?

• To make a hypothesis

• To guess the outcome of the experiment

• To observe and record information during the experiment

• To decide if the hypothesis was correct

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• The plant grew 5 centimeters.

• The solution turned blue.

• There were 10 fish in the tank.

• The temperature was 20 degrees Celsius.

What is the purpose of analyzing data in an experiment?

• To make a hypothesis

• To design the experiment

• To understand the results and see if they support the hypothesis

• To decide what kind of data to collect

What should a scientist do if the data does not support the hypothesis?

• Ignore the data

• Change the data to match the hypothesis

• Formulate a new hypothesis and conduct another experiment

• Stop doing experiments

Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific method?

• Drawing a conclusion

• Making a hypothesis

• Buying laboratory equipment

• Collecting data

How does experimental design impact an experiment?

• It has no impact on the experiment.

• It determines how data is collected and analyzed.

• It only affects the conclusion.

• It decides who the participants are.

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What is the role of repetition in experiments?

• It makes the experiment longer.

• It ensures the results are accurate and reliable.

• It changes the hypothesis.

• It is unnecessary.